Illinois junior guard Rayvonte Rice was named Big Ten Player of the Week on Monday for his performance in a pair of Illini wins last week. Rice averaged 21.0 points, 8.0 rebounds and 3.0 steals per game, and hit the game-winning shot with 28 seconds left of the win at UNLV.

Here are some highlights from Rice's week:
 Averaged 21.0 points, 8.0 rebounds and 3.0 steals per game in Illinois' wins over UNLV and IPFW last week.

 Shot 45.5 percent (15-of-33) from the field and 45.5 percent (5-of-11) from three-point range.

 Posted a double-double with 25 points and 10 rebounds at UNLV, helping Illinois extend its non-conference road winning streak to eight games, dating back to the 2008-09 season.

 Converted the game-winning field goal with 28 seconds remaining in the 61-59 win over the Rebels, and also swiped four steals.

 Scored 17 points, pulled down six rebounds and had two steals in the Illini's 57-55 win over IPFW.